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Bellingham, WA Fishing Trip — October

Your Bellingham, WA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 46°F6.7" rain · 15 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

8 species
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
LingcodFair
Lingcod
Various
Chinook SalmonFair
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
RockfishFair
Rockfish
Various
Coho SalmonFair
Coho Salmon
Various

October Weather in Bellingham

57°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
6.7"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

11 Guides Near Bellingham

No guides are based in Bellingham, but these guides operate nearby.

Outer Island Excursions - Whale Watching Tours & Fishing Charters - Outer Island Excursions - Whale Watching Tours & Fishing Charters
Outer Island Excursions - Whale Watching Tours & Fishing Charters

Outer Island Excursions - Whale Watching Tours & Fishing Charters

4.8(1518)Top Rated

Outer Island Expeditions | Whale Watching from Anacortes and Orcas Island. Fishing, Water Taxis, Private Charters, and More.

Eastsound, Washington
R&R Fishing Charters - R&R Fishing Charters
R&R Fishing Charters

R&R Fishing Charters

4.9(223)Top Rated

R&R Charters is celebrating its 28th year providing guided salmon, halibut & lingcod fishing charter trips throughout the San Juan Islands. Book online today!

HalibutLingcodSalmon
Anacortes, Washington
Highliner Charters - Highliner Charters
Highliner Charters

Highliner Charters

4.9(208)Top Rated

Fishing Seasons in the San Juan's and Anacortes

Anacortes, Washington
Griffin Bay Adventures - Griffin Bay Adventures
Griffin Bay Adventures

Griffin Bay Adventures

4.8(23)Top Rated
Friday Harbor, Washington
Salish Forager - Salish Forager
Salish Forager

Salish Forager

5(18)Top Rated

Salish Forager - Personalized sea to table experiences

Anacortes, Washington
Salish Seacrets Adventures, LLC - Salish Seacrets Adventures, LLC
Salish Seacrets Adventures, LLC

Salish Seacrets Adventures, LLC

5(17)Top Rated
Eastsound, Washington
San Juan Island Fishing Charters - San Juan Island Fishing Charters
San Juan Island Fishing Charters

San Juan Island Fishing Charters

4.8(17)Top Rated
Friday Harbor, Washington
Stoutfish Charters - Stoutfish Charters
Stoutfish Charters

Stoutfish Charters

4.1(19)

Stout Fish Charters of Anacortes, WA provides fishing charters and excursions tours in the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands. Book today at 425-345-9577.

inshore
Anacortes, Washington
San Juan Adventures - San Juan Adventures
San Juan Adventures

San Juan Adventures

5(4)Top Rated

San Juan Adventures is your premier crabbing, shrimping and lingcod charter in Roche Harbor and Anacortes, Washington. To book a call us at (360) 661-5475.

inshoreLingcod
Anacortes, Washington
Peninsula Sportsman LLC - Peninsula Sportsman LLC
Peninsula Sportsman LLC

Peninsula Sportsman LLC

4.2(5)
Port Townsend, Washington
Faraway Fly Fishing - John Mba
John Mba

Faraway Fly Fishing

Lynden, Washington

Faraway Fly Fishing specializes in connecting worldwide anglers with the finest fly fishing trips, guides and lodges around the world!

fly fishing
Lynden, Washington
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Dungeness Crab

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Lingcod

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Steelhead

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Edmonds7 guides · 65 miAnacortes5 guides · 19 miSnohomish2 guides · 58 miKirkland2 guides · 74 miFriday Harbor2 guides · 29 miEastsound2 guides · 20 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Light rain jacket

Washington Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$30.05
Non-Resident$84.50
Requirements

Required for ages 15+. Freshwater, saltwater, and combination licenses available. Catch record card required for salmon/steelhead.

Buy License Online — Washington

Species Regulations

Steelhead
Season:Varies by river system; check regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by river system; check regulations
Size Limit:Varies by river system; check regulations

Many rivers are catch-and-release only for wild steelhead. Check the WDFW website for specific river regulations.

Halibut
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:No minimum or maximum size limit

Halibut seasons are typically open on specific days and areas, and are subject to in-season closures. Consult the WDFW website or regulations pamphlet for current openings.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch to 28-inch slot limit

Only legal to fish in the Columbia River downstream from Bonneville Dam.

Dungeness Crab
Season:Varies by area; typically summer/fall
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:6 1/4 inch minimum carapace width

Specific dates, times, and locations vary. Check the WDFW website for emergency rules and area closures.

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